Regional differences in experiences of patients with metastatic breast cancer in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland: a comparative analysis (CTRIAL-IE 23-05).

BMJ Open Qual · 2025 · PMC12215112 · PMID 40592729

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showed a trendp=0.131not close (p > 0.1)

In terms of medical record access, ROI patients showed a trend towards improved access (37% vs 26%, p=0.131), though the majority of patients in both regions expressed a desire for regular access to their records.

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a clear trendno p-value reported

Although not statistically significant (p=0.079), there was a clear trend towards greater acceptance of palliative care referrals among NI patients.

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